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A reality of our political system is that government representatives cannot accomplish anything if they cannot get elected, especially when the things to be accomplished take more than two or four years. Unless President Obama can pass a healthcare plan, his credibility as a leader, and hence as a political figure take a serious hit. Morever, the perception of his influence becomes diminished in congress, and legislators are less willing to participate in his initiatives, or at least those in congress who actually debate instead of saying no, no, no, like a two-year old.
Accordingly, the reality is that the healthcare bill has to remain priority. Remember, however, that one impetus in going forward with the healthcare bill is the effect of medical costs on our economy, and on the pocketbooks of most working (and retired) Americans. Also remember that the first initiative, occurring before any healthcare bill was proposed, was the stimulus plan. That plan focusecd on the economy (along with secondary goals like rebuilding infrastructure and creating jobs in alternative energy industries).
Regards,
D-Ray
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